Saudi Arabia used Interpol’s system to get a journalist arrested in Kuala Lumpur for insulting Muhammad on Twitter.… Read the rest

“Those who, you know, live in high-rise apartment buildings writing for fancy newspapers in the middle of town after they ride the metro.”… Read the rest

Richard Dawkins reports, “a large crowd gathered round and some of them, from Muslim families, told me chilling stories.”… Read the rest

One Law for All’s rally, featuring Richard Dawkins, Nick Cohen, AC Grayling, Joan Smith and many others. Listen and enjoy.… Read the rest

The ones hurt the most by this bill are the children whose only wish is to have parents that love and care for them.… Read the rest

“The High Court judgement is a victory for everyone who believes that democracy and religious freedom is the cornerstone of Western free society,” said Reigate councillor Imran Khan.… Read the rest

She led a group of women that chased young couples through a Karachi park accusing them of bad behavior. To many Pakistanis, the images evoked comparisons with the Taliban.… Read the rest

On Samaa TV Maya Khan led a group of women in harassing couples in a Karachi park.… Read the rest

Is it possible that the difference between Asian and non-Asian men is the level of tolerance that their communities have for abusive and violent behaviour towards women?… Read the rest

Driscoll has preached against “sinning through questioning” and once said publicly he would like to “go Old Testament” on dissenters.

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They think the Catholic church gets less deference than it once did and that that’s an outrage.… Read the rest

Administration officials called the expected announcement an “accommodation” that they said sought to demonstrate respect for religious beliefs.… Read the rest

Action was brought against Bideford Town Council by the National Secular Society after atheist councillor Clive Bone complained.… Read the rest

A serial rapist could be classified as mentally ill, given a diagnosis of paraphilic coercive disorder.… Read the rest

A willingness to question even one’s most fervently held beliefs – the hallmark of science – is a trait that should be respected, not reviled.… Read the rest

“If you claim that Allah considers it your personal freedom, show me your reference? Nobody has ever said that – except for people [who] have no understanding of Sharia.”… Read the rest

We just don’t think people should be allowed to laugh at our freely expressed message.… Read the rest

In her memoir, “Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots,” Deborah Feldman chronicles her oppressive upbringing and arranged marriage.… Read the rest

In an interview, Cardinal Edward Egan withdrew his 2002 apology for the Church’s handling of the sex-abuse scandal, which was once read in all New York parishes.… Read the rest

Tries to placate them despite their lack of popular support. Tiny number of Catholic bishops have veto power over US legislation.… Read the rest